Hague still provides a way out

The termination of the case facing Deputy President William Ruto and radio journalist Joshua arap Sang at the International Criminal Court is a major victory for the African Union.

Since ICC issued a warrant of arrest for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in 2009, and the commencement of Kenyan cases in 2013, the AU has been on an offensive against The Hague-based court over alleged bias against Africans. But despite the setback, ICC still remains the best bet for many poor Africans, particularly the victims of crimes against humanity and genocide.